Describes his travels and impressions to Louisville; states the "Judge Brown is too slow and antiquated to be of much use to us;" believes himself to be in much better health since he left New York. 2 pages.

Mentions his letter from Alexander Gardiner; discusses the engagement of Alex Bruen to Eliza Joy; gives news of other friends; discusses gardening; asks that no oone outside the family be allowed to use the horses and carriages, "not even clergymen;" describes the activities of the Haights who recently returned from Paris. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.

States that he hired a man as a coachman and gardener, believing that "there will be no danger of his introducing Foreigners on the premises;" describes a letter he received from Alexander Gardiner. 1 p. ALS

Asks for the last balance on his mother's bank book and any subsequent withdrawls as he must pay the interest due; gives news of family and friends; discusses the care of the wagons. 2 pp. ALS.

Describes the Fourth of July celebrations; notes that he did not observe anyone intoxicated; states that the corn and potatoes should be attended to; family news. 3 pp. ALS.

Describes the large procession yesterday in honor of those killed in Mexico; mentions the turmoil in Paris. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Mentions that father and mother started their trip South; notes that he has sent her a violin, care of Capt. Nash; hopes that she has been exercising; awaits news from Europe. 2 pp. TCy of ALs.

Describes a very large gathering of Irishmen, discussing the wrongs of "Injured Ireland;" believes that Bob (Robert) Tyler could have secured ten thousand votes there. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

Is upset at his wife's illness; gives news of the family; describes the city; wants to come and visit. 4 pp. ALS.